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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
Not "a New Theory.

Everybody is now more or less familiar
with the latest theory of epidemic dis
ease. which is now known 10 be propa-
gated by germs that may. under certain
circumstances, be disseminated by the
winds, and are taken into the system
through the lungs or the stomach. Here
is remarkable anticipation of this germ
theory. Thevenot, who died in 1867, in
his account of his Asiatic travels. tells us
of hot pestilential wind prevailing in
summer from northwest India up 10 the
western frontier of Persia. He thinks he
has identified this wind with one men,
toned in the Book of Job, and he says
that they who breathe it turn black and
fall dead-not, however, everybody who
inhales this wind, but, he explains. there
are streaks of fire in il as small as a hair.
which. have been seen by some. and they
who breathe in those rays of fire die Of
them, the rest receiving no prejudice.
IF il be 50, continues Thcvenot. lit
may be the thought that these fires
volant proceed from sulphurous exhala-
tions that rise out Of the earth. which
being tossed by the wind kindle for they
are inAammablel, and being with the air
sucked in by respiration, consume the
entrails in a moment Thus. in their
mere wild guessing about the influence
of Asiatic winds, more than two CEN
turies ago, we have. mixed up with
much that is fantastic. the distinct
hypothesis Of the germ origin Of disease,
the possibility of these germs being dis
tributed by the air, and the mode Of in
PRODUCTION into the human system. all Of
which is now entirely corroborated by
the latest science.-New York Home
Journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
worh's objectionable Fault.

Worth has committed the fault. not TO
oe forgiven 10y a woman, of duplicating
ball dresses for two leading society women
al the capital. Il all came out at the
British legation ball last week, and the
little scene was funny one. The first
of the two to enter the ballroom was a
lady from Philadelphia. the daughter OF
q millionaire in congress. Her dress
elected general admiration, and the re-
mark, mo doubt Of that being Worth
dress" went in little buzz around the
room. A few moments later New York
woman appeared in dress of the same
lovely maize color, the exact material
and fashioned as much like the other
dress as two peas. They met, and there
were looks-it need not be said they were
looks of sstonishment, disappointment
and polite chagrin. They saw the exl IA
nation in the duplicated gowns, and no
words were necessary.
But women usually finds words neces-
sary, il only to relieve their feelings. II
hope-you-haven'ta ta-pink--one-too," ="
gasped the New York woman, family,
seized with the horrible foreboding that
Worth might be wicked enough to duph-
cate pink as well as yellow. "oh-l-
have, ?" replied the Philadelphia woman
in tones equally faint and despairing.
When they had sufficiently recovered TO
talk it over calmly, the truth was told,
and they knew the pink dresses were also
duplicates. Fortunately, as third party
said, "They are both awfully rich and
can afford TO throw away the dresses if
they choose" But they are very mad
Washington Cor. New York Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
The squirrel Fur Trade of Russia.

During the winter the peasants Of the
northern provinces of Russia are trans
formed into hunters and supply the two
capitals with enormous quantities of
feathered and fur game, captured chiefly
by means Of nets and snares.
simultaneously with this supply of food
St. Petersburg and Moscow receive the
furs OF Silsria, furnished mainly by the
squirrel. The Zyrians. wild people
dwelling along the banks of the Petchora,
are peculiarly expert in capturing these
little animals. In certain years they APP
pear in such vast quantities that the
village roofs throughout Viatka are seen
to swarm with them, and even in ordin.
AIRY years the single district of Siobolisk
sends to market 100000 skins. At the
first appearance Of snow the Zyrian hunt
ers repair to the deepest recesses Of the
Plethora forests. They are grouped in
companies and equipped in a strange cos
tune handed down from generations and
well adapted to the chase. They build
huts at a suitable spot. in which they
live, but hardly breathe, 80 closely are
they packed. and the whole forms sort
Of camp-Dondon Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
loNooN's TENEMENT CHILDREN.
a Host of Unwash.d, scantily Dressed.
Juvenile Humanity nj Play.

Juvenile Humanity at Play.
At all hours Of the day. ami but too
often far into the night. there may he
seen disporting itself in the roadway of
the street-inchding its cutters good
deal of mwashed, scantily dressed, ju-
venile humanity. These juveniles range
from babes of or four weeks old up TO
the boys and girls of 10 or IL years of
age, who have charge Of them. For,
where is not a girl in the family, boys
are pressed into the service ms baby
minder, which is so much the worse for
the individual babies concerned. Not that
the boys are willfully careless or cruel,
but they are not the born nurses that the
girls are. With girls of the gutter chill
dren class, the role Of "little mother" TO
..real live" babies seems TO come as
natural MS does doll nursing to The little
girls of the better off classes of society
To the casual observer the CHILDREN Of
Tenement street look miseraol' set Of
little wretches, but, as matter Of fact,
they are happy enough in their way.
They are sharp, active, self-reliant easily
pleased, and especially capable in the
matter of pleasing themselves. Their
games are for the most part toyless ones,
SO far at any rate as bought toys are
concerned, and that is perhaps why they
have a tendency toward the form If
dramatic representation. They play at
and in wonderfully realistic fashion
fathers and mothers, keeping house,
keeping shops and keeping school. It is
perhaps worth remark that the latter
game, as played by gutter children, does
not embrace the idea of the abolition of
corporal punishment. The cane-or the
stick. strap or ropes end, used as a sub
stitute for its regarded not merely as
the emblem. but also as the practical in.
strument Of authority. With il disci-
pline is maintained and attention to
studies secured. The mimic pedagogues
of the gutter apply it freely, and with a
vigor that is not always sufficiently
restrained, even by the fear of reprisals
the recollection that the teacher Of one
round Of the game will be the scholar of
the next. The privilege Of ''larruping
the pupils is evidently regarded as the
highest prerogative of the teacher, and
the one thing that makes the Office en-
viable.
In some of the outdoor games Of the
gutter youths there is good deal of
chanting Of doggerel rhymes, and it may
well be that the idea Of the action
songs" which now form so popular q
part Of the kindergarten system, was
originally taken from these street games.
All the Year Round.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11

Scarlatina poison can be carried hun
dreds OF miles without the personal con-
tact Of individuals. IL retains It's vitality
for months and even years, but can be
destroyed by intense heat, especially
boiling or steam, plenty Of fresh air and
by chlorine, sulphurous acid, etc. Dogs
and horses have the disease, and it prob
ably can be communicated by them TO
man. The individual either inhalcs the
poison or swallows it.-Dr. j, NJ. Keat-
ing in Babyhood.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
Peculiar Kind Of Roch.

A peculiar natural substance has been
found in Georgia. yellow material,
very much like beeswax, which, when
shaved off with knife, rolls up like that
artirle. Il is kind Of rock, and. while
there is nothing about it that burns, II
bscomes as hard as flint when heated
New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11

The Christian and monarchial world
counts among its combined reigning fam
lilies 40s princes. II the female contin-
gent was taken into account, this figure
would almost be doubled.-New York
SuD.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11

A peculiar black paper, made from the
bark Of certain trees, serves the purpose
Of states In Siam and Burmah. the writ
ing being erased by means Of betel leaves
instead Of with n sponge.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
ErIc..nn. the Inxrntor.

John Ericsson, the great inventor. Ia
said 10 be- in better health nj ~ than he
has been for ten years past. He av-
erages ten m twelve hours Of work q
day.-Chicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11

II you want to make a fortune you
must produce something that appeals TO
the millions, not 10 the millionaires.-
Jacksonville Times Union.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
English Civilization.

Archdencm Farrar says that ''in India
he English have made 1905 sdrunkards
m one Christian"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-11
Headache,


Pain in the Side and Back, and Con.
stipation, indicate that the digestive and
excretory organs are in a disordered
condition, and that a laxative is needed.
For this purpose, Ayers Cathartic Pills
are the best medicine that can be used.
Ayers Pills are a never failing rem
edy for Headaches caused by a Dis
ordered Stomach. suffered for years
from this intirmity, and never found any
Thing 10 give me more than temporary
relief. until began taking Ayers Pills
This medicine always acts promptly and
thoroughly. an occasional dose being all
that is required Ia keep me in pei
iect health. Mrs. Harriet A. Marble,
Poughkeepsie, NY.
have found entire relief from Consri-
paiion, Stomach trou bles, and Nervous
Headache, BY taking Ayers tathariir
Pills. | suffered long time from these
complaints, was under medical treat
ment, withou' obtaining relief. and "A
part Of the time was unable Ia work.
A friend, who had been similarly atfiict-
ed, urged me 10 take Ayers Pills. |
commenced using this remedy, and,
by the time had taken four boxes, was
cnred.-F. l.. Dobson, Topeka, kans.
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by Dr. J. G. Aver Il Co, Lowell, Mass.
sold by NIL Druggists and Dealers In Medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
BEDFORD ALUM SPRINGS.
A Popular Resort with Danyiiie
PeOpie-NOtes.


Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch
july 20, 1887.
This place is very popular at present,
ard is well filed with guests. The
water is most excellent in its curative
qualities, and people who need build
ing up are almost sure to find what
they want in the alum and sulphur
waters. 1t is a very home-like sort Of
place, and the proprietor, Mr..
Younger, is a most cordial old gentle
man, who treats his guests like they
were members of his family. The
place is very popular with Danville
people, and there are some thirty or
forty guests from that city here. SIEVE
raj people from Manchester are num-
bered among the guests, but Richmond,
j believe, is not represented.
We have not escaped the hot weather,
and for some days the heat was we'll
nigh unbearable, but last night the
temperature fell perhaps 90, and to-
day it is very pleasant.
The papers have published report
that there was an epidemic of flux in
Bedford county, but it is but justice to
say that the disease does not prevail in
this section and there is no symptom
of il at the springs.
Bedford-Springs Hotel is. situated in
the old village of New Loudon, one Of
the oldest towns in the State, and the
place where Patrick Henry made his
celebrated law speech. The Virginia
Historical Society could collect some
valuable matter hereif they would send
a reliable representative to interview
the natives. 9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
Alexandria aud Vicinity.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.


ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 2l.-The case
Of William Kidwell was nolie prose-
1Uicd to-day.
The delegates chosen for the Roanoke
convention are Mayor Smoot, Judge
Stuart, DR.. Cox, Hubert Snowden,
George o. Monroe, Leonard Marbury.
Julian Holt, Samuel &. Brent, Richard
Roland, and Robert Ballenger.
The steamer Arrowsmith met with an
accident off Lower Cedar Point yester-
day at noon, but nobody was injured.
The Bishop took her passengers to the
Point and returned on time.
The Good Templars of Fauquier hold
a bush-meeting at Marshall, beginning
the 9Th proximo.
A gentleman named Barton, an inva-
lid, was taken suddenly i'll in front Of
Sarepta Hall last night. He was given
morphine and taken home.
The widow of the late General Davis
died the other day at Rappahannock
station.
A darky was killed 10y tree falling
on him, near Warrenton, during Mon
days storm.
The musical association is erecting
a commodious balcony in front Of their
hall for summer practice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
GOOD COTTON CROP.
REPORTS RECEIVED NORFOLK FROM
EoRTH CAROLINA.
Fatally Injured at saw.kill-A Lady
Threatens to starye Herself
Notes.
tcorre,pondence Of the Richmond Dispatch

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, July 81, 1887.
The cotton-dealers here are now re-
ceiying accounts of the maturing crop
in North Carolina, and their advices
are of the most cheering character. All
the planters express the opinion that
with good weather from now on and q
favorable season for picking the crop
Of North Carolina will be the best ever
made.
The removal of Father O'Keefe from
this city TO Baltimore causes general
regret among the Catholics of Norfolk,
to whom Father O'Keefe is greatly en-
deared, having been pastor here for
nearly forty years.
Ayoung man named james Outland
was fatally injured in a saw-mlll at
Carrsyille, on the Seaboard and Roa-
noke railroad, Yesterday.
4 company formed here, with Mayor
Barton Meyers as president, has just
purchased 10, coo acres of mineral lands
in Scott and Wise counties for SIS, 900,
which will be developed as soon as rail
road connections are completed.
Mrs. Virginia G. Bidwell, the young
widow of Gloucester, whose infatuation
for young man caused her to attempt
suicide on Sunday, nowrefuses all food
and says she is determined TO die by
starvation. Her friends are greatly
exercised and alarmed.
1t is said that by the time the Clinch-
Valley extension of the Norfolk and
Western railroad is completed that six
new coal-piers will be constructed at
LambeTts Point.
Ciyil-Engincr VI. 7. Endicott, in
charge OF the yards and docks depart
ment of the maynard, left today with
his family for Warrenton, Fauqnier
county, to spend the summer
Mrs. Lizzie Fletcher Adams, an ac-
complished musician OF this city and
well-known in the musical circles of
Richmond, died this morning after
brief illness.
Mr.. b. d. Tillar, president of the
Atlantic and Danvilie railroad, is i'll in
Suffolk.
Albert Sykes (colored) was sent to
the ptnitentiary in Horlolk county for
ten years yesterday for criminal as
sault.
Rev. A. G. Brown, pastor of Cum
berland-Strcet Methodist Episcopal
church, is quite i'll.
A shower of rain fell here about noon
to-day, the first in two weeks. Rain is
badly needed, and several hours hard
pouring would hardly suffice. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Preparing for BAPTIST AssOTta.
ttOn-PersOns Notes.


tfon-?ersOnt Notes.
tCorrespondence Of the Richmsnd Dlspatch.l
SOUIH BosToN, July n, 1887.
The Dan-River Baptist Association,
representing nineteen churches in Hal
flax county, will convene with the Bap-
inst church at Glover next Tuesday,
July 2Cth. The annual sermon will be
preached hy Rev. William Slate, Of
This county. Many prominent minis
ters are expected to be present-among
them DR.. j. l.. Burrows, OF Norfolk (;
DR.. George B. Eager, of Danyille /;
Rev. j. Is. Turpin, of Charlottesville,
formerly pastor of the churchesat Hall
fax Courthouse and Black Walnut,
in this county; Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher,
general superintendent OF the Sunday
School and Bible Board Rev. W. Z.
Tyree, Of Amherst, son OF the late
Rev. William \. TyTee, who for many
wears was the faithful and devoted pas
tor 10 various churches in the Associa-
ton. and Judge Is. a. Hancock, of
Chesterfield. In view Of the large
crowd usually in attendance upon the
association the vestry Of the Episcopal
church at Glover have rendered the use
of their church for religious exercises.
A more than usually interesting and
profitable session is anticipated.
BRiETs AND PERSONALS.
Mayor Edward l.. Evans left last
Monday for an extended trip to various
summer resorts.
Mr.. Il. +. Wilkinson is visiting Ashe-
vile, n. c.
Next Monday is County Court.
Delegates to the Roanoke convention
will be appointed in mass-meeting.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lacy, principal of the
South Boston Female Institute, has re-
turned fro m a visit to the mountains.
MIR. ". w. Robertson died at his
residence, near Halifax Courthouse,
last week. He was quite an old man,
n bachelor, and very eccentric, but was
noted for his strict integrity.
Mr.. W. L. Craddock, of this county,
has resigned his position in the Urea
sury Department at Washington and re-
turned to South Boston, where he will
engage in the tobacco business.
Trade here seems to keep up very
well for the season.
The news received from the Lynch
burg and Durham road is cheering.
Work upon this road will begin in three
weeks, and there is every probability
that three forces will be at work at the
same time-viz., at Lynchburg, at
Durham. and at South Boston. What
with these roads and the Atlantic and
Danville interesting the county and
crossing the Richmond and Danville at
this place Halifax is bound to be one
Of the most prosperous counties in Vir-
ginia. The future of South Boston
looks particularly bright
Although offerings are light, on ac-
count of dry weather, the tobacco
market, so far as prices 60, continues on
q boom.
Mrs. Hughes. mother of the late
John Hughes, died a few days ago at
her residence, at Mount Road.
Phil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22

hrokcn TO pieces, and dry goods, &c,
scattered about the floor. This gentle
m1n carried Mr.. Turner out doors, LAID
him upon the cool grass, and put a pil-
low uudCr his head, but to see him die
in few minutes. II was an undoubted
case Of arrangement and death brought
On by sunstroke. Mr.. Turner was a.
Young, unmarried man. who had the
love and confidence OF all who came in
contact with him. PENINSULA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
Essex DcmOcrats-DeIe
Elected.

At n meeting of the Democratic
voters OF Essex held at the court house
on Monday, July Is, 1887, William
Campbell was called to the chair aud
Thomas NJ. Henley chosen secretary.
On motion the following delegates were
chosen to the Roanoke convention
Il. Il. b. Wright, delegate at large,
with r.. q. Phillips alternate.
Oclupacia District-Dr w. ID. Sale,
with John II. James alternate.
Central District-H. w. Latane.
with DR.. A. X. Rouzie alternate.
Rappabannock District-Dr. w. j.
Halle, with II. l.. Newbill alternate.
II was resolved that the delegates
present cast the vote of the county, and
that any citizen OF the county present
might be selected by the delegates pres
emit TO act as delegate in the absence
Of any delegate and in the absence of
all the delegates Hon. A. Il. Micou to
cast the vote Of the county.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Chairman.
Thomas M Henley, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
pETERSBURs
TER GRAND JURY CAUSES \ coGxo-
TON,
large catch Of Indictments against cou.
ron.Payers-A, B. Guigcn's
Case, sc.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispa,cn.l
JuLY 81, 1887.
The quarterly term of the Hastings
Cont commenced to-day. Notwith-
standing the hot weather the court
room was crowded. The grand jury
brought in number of criminal in
dicimen,s. The grand jury also caused
some commotion in the city by bring
ing in indictments against a large num-
Der OF merchants and other citizens for
doing business without license. The
action Of the grand jury was due tothe
charge of the judge, and was rather n
snrprise. The parties indicted are those
who rendered coupons in payment OF
their liccnse-taxos. BY reason OF IN
formalities in the indictments the Com
monwealth's attorney asked that the
grand jury be adjourned over for a
week that proper forms might he pre-
pared for these cases. This was ac-
cordingly done.
Bv agreement Of counsel the case of
Frank Langston, indicted for the muir
der of "Bussie" Ruffin. was set for
trial on Monday next. The Common
woaltli's attorney will be assisted in the
prosecution by ex Governor William +.
Cameron. The prisoner will be de-
Tended by Messrs. Alexander Hamilton
and W. Il. Mckinney. The case ex-
cites a great deal OF interest among the
colored people Of the city.
The case of 4. L. Guigon, lawyer
10,
indicted here for selling coupons with
out license, will b. tried at this term
Of the Musings Court.
SO much interest is felt here in the
movement to have the United States
mentor feet al City Point transferred
TO Richmond that our Chamber OF
Commerce has thought it necessary to
take some action. At a meeting held
last evening a committee was appointed
to communicate with the Secretary OF
the Navy to urge that the feet be al
lowed to remain whore 1t is.
Two colored lawyers-hatt. NJ. Lewis
and w. u. Jordan-were admitted to
the bar of the Hastings Court this
morning. They were introduced re-
spectively by hon. Charles +. Collier
and George 5. Bernard, Esq.
Several parties who had been sum
moned as Jurors in the Hastings Court
to-day endeavored TO be excused by
pleading membership Of military com
panies. The Judge declined to excuse
Them on the ground that the captains
of the companies had failed to comply
with the law in not furnishing the clerk
Of the court with lists of membership
Of their respective commands.
ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-22
Sudden Death I'm New Kent.

lcorresI ondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ToANo, Va, July 20, 1887.
Mr.. Eddie Il. Turner, merchant, near
Bsrhamsville, died very suddenly and
distressingly on yesterday. He spent
the day in taking up railroad.ties,
which forced him TO do deal of hot
walking in dense and billy woods.
Soon after his return to his store q
colored boy, having observed peculiari-
ties in his words and actions, locked
the store-door on the outside and ran
of after help. In the mean time a gen.
tlemaD, having come TO the store TO do
some shopping, found the door locked
but heard suspicious groans inside.
He accordingly burst the door open
and found Mr.. Turner lying uncon-
scious between two barrels, his hands
bruised and bleeding, the showcase
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CHOICES TER.
Supposed Incendiary Fire-struck
by Lightning.

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, Va,
July 20, 1887.
What is supposed to have been the
work Of an incendiary occurred few
nights ago. Captain W. w. Almond,
a prosperous oys,er-planter, living on
York river, had stored away in large
barn large quantity of hay and wheat
straw. There are supposed to have
been twenty tons of hay in the barn.
III the night the barn burned, con-
Stunning everything in and around it.
Monday night the lightning struck
the barn Of Captain p. W. Smith, on
Ware river. 1t was burned. Captain
Smiths vehicles aud hogs were burned.
The "oldest inhabitant declares
such hot weather was never seen here
before. Last Saturday the thermome-
ter ranged from "a TO los in the shade.
NJ.
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